A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9517199 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 107806957 epoch_slot_no: 66157 block_no: 9517022 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 87080 time: 2023-11-07 16:07:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bba979b498aa042ed25a62cdf4112fd84b046cfa4e74b5ec415284114ba61beBlock Operator
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